The Arc of Illinois 74th Annual Convention: May 1st & 2nd 2024

Brian and Benji will be presenting in-person Thursday May 2nd – Two Sessions The first session @ 10:45am “Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, Letters of Intent and Related Topics” The second session @ 1:45pm “Alternatives, One Size Does NOT Fit …
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“Transitions for the Future” BEST Resource Fair Wednesday November 13th, 2024 6:00pm – 7:00pm

More information to follow…

In-Person Presentation for New Trier Township 05/14/24 @ 6:00pm: Special Needs Trusts

Benji Rubin will be presenting on Special Needs Trusts – in person @ ‘Our Place’ in Wilmette   More info to follow…

Linkages Presentation on Guardianship and the Alternatives 04/11/24 Via: Zoom

Benji Rubin will be speaking a little bit about Guardianship and the Alternatives, including Powers of Attorney and the Healthcare Surrogate Act. Link to register: Webinar Registration – Zoom    

Kaneland School District & Kaneland Special Needs PTA to HOST Resource Fair: Saturday April 27th, 2024

Kaneland School District & Kaneland Special Needs PTA to HOST Resource Fair: Saturday  from 9:00am – 12:00pmApril 27th, 2024 Brian Rubin will be at a table with information and to answer your questions!

St. Charles District 303 presents “Virtual Coffee House” February 15th, 2024

St. Charles District 303 presents “Virtual Coffee House” February 15th, 2024 6:00pm – 7:00pm Benji will be speaking to parents of students at St. Charles District 303 on “Disability Planning, SSI to SSDI and Medicaid to Medicare”

Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 & Consolidated School District 230 present “Planning is Essential” March 6th, 2024

Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 & Consolidated School District 230 present “Planning is Essential” March 6th, 2024 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm Brian and/ or Benji will be speaking on: PUNS, SSI & Medicaid To register: click on the “March …
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The ARC presents “Planning for the Future” webinar: Thursday February 15th, 2024

Brian and Benji will be presenting “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning” for The Arc’s “Planning for the Future” webinar. February 15th – from 9:00am – 10:45am    

Batavia Special Education Parent Resource Fair Thursday February 22, 2024

Batavia Special Education Parent Network is hosting a Parent Resource Fair: Thursday February 22, 2024 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm Brian Rubin will be there at a booth with information and to answer your questions! Admission is free.  

Laremont School to host Special Needs Resource Fair Friday, March 8th, 2024

Laremont School to HOST Special Needs Resource Fair… March 8th, 2024 from 9:00am – 3:00pm Brian Rubin will be there at a booth with information and to answer your questions!

Guardianship and Alternatives 12/21/23 @ 12:00pm – Hosted by Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital’s Autism Spectrum & Developmental Disorders Resource Center: The Seminar Series for Neurodiversity. Benji Rubin will be speaking on Guardianship and the Alternatives.  This event is open to Professionals in the community. Webinar Invitation  When: …
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BEST Fair: A Resource Fair for students with special needs 11/15/23 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Benji will be speaking IN-PERSON at the BEST Fair on November 15th. He will talk briefly on Special Needs Trusts, Government Benefits (Medicaid, SSI, SSDI), Guardianships & Alternatives and Powers of Attorney.

Options Fair October 11th, 2023 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Brian will be attending the Options Fair, passing out information and answering your questions!

Aurora Resource Fair 09/13/23 5:30pm – 8:30pm @ Prisco Community Center

Benji will be speaking at the Aurora Resource Fair on Wednesday September 13th, 2023 Held at: 150 W. Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506 There will be (2) 1/2 hour presentations. The first presentation is an introduction for the need of …
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Benji to speak at Chicago-Kent Law School 08/10/23

Benji will be speaking at Chicago – Kent Law School for their program “Skills Training for Estate Planners” Hosted by Chicago-Kent College of Law This event is for students and faculty members of Chicago-Kent College of Law..

Joni & Friends hosting for their Family Retreat: August 9th, 2023 @ 1:00pm CST – Guest Speaker: Brian Rubin

Brian will be giving an overview of Special Needs Planning.. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83634716599?pwd=bGIwMTdYa0taUmIxT3R6WnByZzA2UT09 Meeting ID: 836 3471 6599 Passcode: 848670

Brian Rubin to speak IN-PERSON at NAMI McHenry County 11/09/23 @ 6:00pm – on Guardianship for 18+ and older adults/ aging parents

Brian will be speaking IN-PERSON on November 9th @ 6:00pm for NAMI McHenry County. The topic is Guardianship for 18+ and older adults/ aging parents.

Parent Education presentation for NSSEO March 7th, 2024

Brian and/ or Benji will be speaking for NSSEO (Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization) from 11:00am – 12:30pm ‘Special Needs Legal and Future Planning’.   

LEND panel – August 31st, 2023

Benji Rubin will be taking part in a panel discussion on Family Partnerships through the Illinois LEND program. He will not be speaking individually or showing a presentation. This is a panel with a discussion that has a Moderator who …
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Benji will be speaking IN-PERSON at NAELA’s CAP session 2023 downtown Chicago 08/18/23

Benji will be speaking on:  Addressing complex issues in Special Needs Planning where no planning has been done for elderly parents with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities.  How to encourage potential clients to plan ahead to avoid a foreseeable …
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2023 Camp Sib Session with Benji – Via: Zoom for Camp Chromosome 18 – Annual Family Summit 07/11/23

Benji will be speaking on resources that exist and suggesting questions to ask when creating a Special Needs Trust and seeking Guardianship.

18th Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference 11/02/23

Brian Rubin & Benji Rubin will be speaking IN-PERSON at the 18th Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference on November 2nd, 2023 from 9:30am – 10:30am on: Special Needs Legal & Future Planning Participants will get an overview of the need …
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Webinar on Legal and Financial Planning for families of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities w/ Brian Rubin 06/26/23 @ 6:30pm CST

Webinar on Legal and Financial Planning for families of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities  June 26th 6:30-8pm Central Time Register Here: https://uic.zoom.us/j/89102466299?pwd=YzdxM1BCMXVvMHNUa0N2bThVRS8xQT09   This webinar will share information on legal and financial planning for families of adults with intellectual and …
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Joni & Friends hosting a workshop Family Retreat: June 21st, 2023 @ 1:00pm CST – Guest Speaker: Brian Rubin

Brian will be giving an overview on Special needs Planning! Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89552594277?pwd=WkFFYXJSeUtETUFyZmRuL0RjaWtHUT09

Joni & Friends hosting a workshop Family Retreat: June 14th, 2023 @ 1:00pm CST – Guest Speaker: Brian Rubin

Brian will be giving an overview on Special needs Planning! Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81112379184?pwd=djlnbmxHb0FHS3FwOGRkemFMd0RtQT09

Joni & Friends hosting a workshop Family Retreat: June 7th, 2023 @ 1:00pm CST – Guest Speaker: Brian Rubin

Brian will be giving an overview on Special needs Planning! The zoom link for this event: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85963380161?pwd=Qnh2TEJaeWcwZmx6K1dhVmVQNW1yZz09 Meeting ID: 859 6338 0161 Passcode: 665046

A Day of Connections – Hosted by Giant Steps 05/06/23

A Day of Connections – Hosted by Giant Steps will be held 05/06/23 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Brian Rubin will be speaking! There will be additional speakers and resource table! This is a FREE EVENT and all are welcome!  

2nd Annual Transition to Adult Resource Fair – Hosted by Huntley High School 04/12/23 6:00pm – 8:00pm

2nd Annual Transition to Adult Resource Fair Brian Rubin will be there passing out information and answering your questions!

CCSD 46 Presents: Family University w/ Brian Rubin – Special Needs Trusts & Guardianships 04/13/23 @ 7:00 – 8:30pm IN-PERSON

Community Consolidated School District 46 Presents: Family University with Brian Rubin. Brian will be talking IN-PERSON about Special Needs Trusts and Guardianship from 7:00 – 8:30pm This event will be held at Park Campus: 400 W. Townline Rd,, Round Lake, …
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Argo Community High School: Special Education Night 03/09/23

Brian Rubin is presenting on Guardianship and Alternatives for ARGO Community High School. 03/09/23 @ 7:20pm Portillo Arts Center – located in the back of ARGO High School.

The Arc of Illinois Annual Convention: “Our Journey through the Pandemic – Stories of Home and Survival”  April 20th, 2023 @ 9:00am – 10:00am

The ARC of Illinois is hosting it’s Annual Convention April 19th – 20th, 2023 Benji Rubin will be speaking along with Sunita Patel, Teresa Versaci and Lea Whitney: “Our Journey through the Pandemic – Stories of Home and Survival”  April …
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The ARC of Illinois Annual Convention: “Alternatives, One Size Does Not Fit All: Supported Decision Making, Powers of Attorney and Guardianship (Plenary and Limited)”  04/20/23 @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm

The ARC of Illinois is hosting it’s Annual Convention April 19th – 20th, 2023 Brian Rubin and Benji Rubin will be presenting: “Alternatives, One Size Does Not Fit All: Supported Decision Making (new Illinois Law), Powers of Attorney and Guardianship …
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The ARC of Illinois Annual Convention: “Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, Letters of Intent and Related Topics” 04/19/2023 @ 3:30pm – 4:30pm

The ARC of Illinois is hosting it’s Annual Convention April 19th – 20th, 2023 Brian Rubin and Benji Rubin will be presenting: “Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, Letters of Intent and Related Topics” 04/19/2023 @ 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Homer Glen Round Table Discussion: 03/07/23 @ 6:30pm Special Needs Children turning 18

Brian Rubin will be speaking IN-PERSON 03/07/23 @ 6:30pm Special Needs Children and when they turn 18 – MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW    

Community Unit School District 300 – Hosting an IN-PERSON Presentation By Brian Rubin – 03/16/23 @ 6:30pm Special Needs Trusts & Guardianship

Brian Rubin will be speaking at this IN-PERSON presentation on:  Special Needs Trusts & Guardianship. This is a D300 Private Event March 16th, 2023 @ 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Planning for The Future with Children & Adults with Special Needs

This is a private event. Agudath Israel of Illinois is hosting Benji Rubin Long Term Planning: Guardianship and Alternatives, Government Benefits, Powers of Attorney and Letter of Intent.  

Planning For The Future of Children & Adults with Special Needs 02/22/23

This is a private event. Agudath Israel of Illinois is hosting Benji Rubin on February 22nd & March 8th, 2023,  as part of a two-part IN-PERSON presentation. Part 1 – February 22, 2023 Financial Planning: Special Needs Trusts, Estate Planning, …
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Planning for the Future WEBINAR: 05/17/2023 1:00pm – 3:00pm Hosted by: The Arc of Illinois

“Special Needs Estate & Future Planning” presented by Brian Rubin & Benjamin Rubin – 1:00pm – 3:00pm        

Planning for the Future WEBINAR: Hosted by The Arc of Illinois 02/23/23 9:00am – 11:00am CST

“Special Needs Estate & Future Planning” presented by Brian Rubin & Benji Rubin from 9:00am – 11:00am  

11th Annual Informational Seminar – presented by: The Arc of Illinois, Family Support Network and The Ligas Family Advocate Program 03/23/23 9:15am – 10:15am CST

Brian Rubin and Benji Rubin will be presenting from 9:15am – 10:15 am “As You are Planning for the Future – What You Need to Know about Guardianship, Alternatives to Guardianship, Powers of Attorney and an overview of ABLE accounts” …
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Parent Education for Exceptional Learners: In-Person presentation ~ 01/30/23 12:30pm – 2:00pm CST

Brian Rubin will be speaking IN-PERSON for Exceptional Learners Collaborative … The focus of this presentation is Guardianship however, Brian will also touch base on Wills, Powers of Attorney and Special Needs Trusts.

6TH Annual Special Needs Institute for Attorney’s 12/07/22 9:00am – 5:00pm CST- LIVE WEBCAST

IICLE (Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education) 6th Annual Special Needs Institute for Attorneys, live webcast on 12/7/22 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) The 6th Annual Special Needs Institute will provide in-depth information from seasoned special needs law practitioners, practical …
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In2Great Pediatric Therapy to host a “Parent University” for which Brian Rubin will be speaking. November 29th, 2022 @ 7:00pm CST

Brian Rubin will be speaking on November 29th via: ZOOM about Special Needs Trusts, Government Benefit planning and navigating the Illinois ”MAZE” of services.

Presentation on ‘Special Needs Trusts’ Via: Zoom and hosted by The Arlington Heights Memorial Library. October 26th, 2022 @ 7:00pm

Benji Rubin will be speaking Via: Zoom on ‘Special Needs Trusts’. October 26th, 2022 @ 7:00pm for Arlington Heights Memorial Library. To register for the presentation: https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/86938 Once registered, you will be sent the zoom link to watch the presentation. …
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“Special Needs Legal and Future Planning” webinar hosted by: Family Matters, Parent Training & Information Center – November 21st, 2022 10:00am – 11:30am

Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center will be hosting a webinar which Benji Rubin will be talking about Government Benefits, the impact of divorce and child support as well as Guardianships.  

2022 NAMI Illinois Conference ” Building Unity in Our Communities: Taking Mental Health to the Next Level” October 14th-15th, 2022

  2022 NAMI Illinois Conference ” Building Unity in Our Communities: Taking Mental Health to the Next Level” October 14th-15th, 2022 Brian will be speaking on Saturday October 15th @ 9:25am – 10:40am CST Special Needs Trusts & ABLE Accounts …
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A Day of Benefits and Planning: Friday October 7, 2022 for Connect to Community

10:45AM – 12:15PM Benji will be speaking about Special Needs Legal & Future Planning: Everything you want to know about the two types of Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts and accessing the State of Illinois DHS services (PUNS etc.) 2:30PM …
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“Structuring Special Needs Trusts as IRA Beneficiaries: Avoiding Tax Traps in Funding SNTs With Retirement Accounts” a Strafford Webinar October 19th, 2022: 12:00- 1:30pm CST

Benji Rubin will be speaking in an upcoming Strafford live video webinar, “ Structuring Special Needs Trusts as IRA Beneficiaries: Avoiding Tax Traps in Funding SNTs With Retirement Accounts ”  which is scheduled for Wednesday, October 19, 12:00pm-1:30pm CST. The panel will provide estate planners with an advanced guide to drafting and structuring SNTs. The panel will …
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“Special Needs Trusts” Zoom Presentation for ‘The Commission for Citizens with Disabilities’ – October 19th, 2022 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Brian Rubin will be speaking Via: Zoom about ‘Special Needs Trusts’ on October 19th, 2022 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm This presentation is hosted by The Commission for Citizens with Disabilities and will be through Zoom only… Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89074680415?pwd=NE9iZlNBVUp2VTJJdFZuTGIzRzIrZz09   …
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LEND Panel – September 1st, 2022 4:00pm – 5:15pm CST

Benji Rubin will be taking part in a panel discussion on Family Partnerships through the Illinois LEND program. He will not be speaking individually or showing a presentation. This is a panel with a discussion that has a Moderator who …
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17th Annual – Illinois Statewide Transition Conference: November 4th, 2022

17th Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center 100 Conference Center Drive East Peoria, IL 61611 Brian and Benji  will be speaking in-person on Friday November 4th, 2022 Special Needs Trust …
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Virtual Webinar – Monday November 14th, 2022: 1:00pm – 5:00pm “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning” – Hosted by The Arc of Illinois

Brian Rubin and Benji Rubin will be presenting “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning”  Monday November 14th, 2022 1:00pm – 2:45pm This is part of The Arc of Illinois: ‘Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/ …
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Virtual Webinar – Monday August 22nd, 2022: 9:00am – 1:00pm “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning” – Hosted by The Arc of Illinois

Brian Rubin and Benji Rubin will be presenting “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning”  Monday August 22, 2022 from 9:00am – 10:50am This is part of The Arc of Illinois: ‘Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual …
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Options Fair: October 17th, 2022 – Downers Grove South High School 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Brian Rubin will be attending the ‘Options Fair’ at Downers Grove South High School on October 17th, 2022 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. This is not a speaking engagement – he will be there passing out information and answering questions about …
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Linkages Community Education Program: Part 2 -June 9th, 2022 11:00am – 12:00pm ‘Special Needs Trusts’

Part 2 of a two-part presentation… Benji and/ or Brian Rubin will be speaking about Special Needs Trusts – 3rd party and 1st party, ABLE Accounts, Letters of Intent and related tropics. June 9th, 2022 11:00am – 12:00pm

Linkages Community Education Program: Part 1 – May 12, 2022 11:00am – 12:00pm ‘Guardianships and the Alternatives’

Part 1 of a two-part presentation… Brian and/ or Benji Rubin will be speaking regarding Guardianships and Alternatives… Supported Decision Making, Powers of Attorney (Medical, Financial, Mental Health and Education), Limited Guardianship, Plenary Guardianship and Illinois Health Care Surrogate Act. …
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Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning: In-person Presentation for the GRIN2B Family Conference July 15th, 2022

Brian Rubin will be speaking in-person at the GRIN2B Family Conference in Rosemont, Illinois 07/15/22. This event is being hosted by Grin2B Foundation Brian will be covering Special Needs and Future Planning: Government Benefits, Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, Guardianship and …
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IN-PERSON Presentation: September 13th, 2022 – hosted by ‘Chicago Council on Planned Giving Program’

Benji Rubin will be speaking at Illini Center Special Needs & Charitable Planning, Important Perspectives of Parents, Siblings, Family and Partner Organizations Speakers: Bob Bourke, Misericordia & Benji Rubin, Rubin Law This presentation will be held IN-PERSON September 13th, 2022 from 10:00am …
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MDF’s “Ask the Expert” series – August 19th, 2022 @ 2:00pm CST ‘Special Needs Trusts, Guardianships and Estate Planning’ Webinar

  Benji will be speaking on Friday August 19th, 2022 at 2:00pm CST at the webinar for MDF’s (Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation) “Ask-the-Expert” series. Benji will be sharing information about Special Needs Trusts, Estate Planning,  Guardianship and related topics. The public …
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10th Annual Information Seminar – Presented by The Arc of Illinois, Family Support Network and The Ligas Family Advocate Program 03/24/22

Brian Rubin will be presenting Via: Virtual Presentation “What You Need to Know about ABLE, Special Needs Trusts and Guardianships” from 9:30am – 10:30am CST  

Special Needs Trusts – Covenant Ability Network, CAN

Brian Rubin will be virtually speaking to CAN IL (Covenant Ability Network) parents about Special Needs Trusts & Planning.. Special Needs Estate & Future Planning, the who, what, where, when, why and how of: ✓ Types of and appropriate uses …
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Virtual Presentation for District 230 and Lincoln Way District – April 6th, 2022 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST

Brian will be speaking Via: Zoom to parents and families of District 230 and the Lincoln Way District about Special Needs Trusts and Guardianships. The sign up link is:  https://bit.ly/AprilD230PIEReservation The zoom link is: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98700406450?pwd=emoyRlBBREEvcmlVSjdaYy9QOHRDZz09 Meeting ID: 987 0040 …
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The Arc of Illinois Annual Convention “Turning Silver Linings into Golden Opportunities” April 13th – 14th, 2022

Brian Rubin and/ or Benji Rubin will be speaking of  “Special Needs Trusts ABLE Accounts, Letters of Intent, and Related Topics”  

Guardianship and Disability Planning – Parent Transition Night @ Valley View School District 365U – March 24th, 2022

Benji Rubin will be speaking via Zoom to parents and families @ Valley View School District 365U, about Guardianship and disability planning.

Strafford Webinars – Special Needs Trusts: 1st Party and 3rd Party Reporting 12:00pm – 1:50pm CST

Benji Rubin will be speaking for the Strafford Webinars on 1st Party and 3rd Party Reporting  12:00pm – 1:50pm CST This webinar will explain first-party and third-party special needs trusts (SNTs) for tax practitioners working with these trusts or working …
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[virtual presentation via Zoom] St. Coletta of Wisconsin, Inc.

Wednesday, Nov, 11, 2020 7 pm – 9 pm Zoom Presentation for St. Coletta of Wisconsin, Inc. | N4637 County Road Y | Jefferson, WI 53549 BLBright@stcolettawi.org

Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Virtual Webinar Series 6/8/21

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 – 9:00 am – 3:30 pm 9:00 am – 10:45 am – “Government Benefits” presented by Sherri Schneider 10:45 am – 11:00 am – Break 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – “Special Needs Estate & Future …
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Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Virtual Webinar Series 5/11/21

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 – 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm 12:30 pm – 2:15 pm – “Government Benefits” presented by Sherri Schneider 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm – Break 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm – “Special Needs Estate & Future …
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Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Virtual Webinar Series 1/12/21

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 – 9:00 am – 3:30 pm 9:00 am – 10:45 am – “Government Benefits” presented by Sherri Schneider 10:45 am – 11:00 am – Break 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – “Special Needs Estate & Future …
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Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Virtual Webinar Series 12/15/20

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 9:00 am- 10:45 am – “Government Benefits” presented by Sherri Schneider 10:45 am- 11:00 am – Break 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning” presented …
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[virtual presentation via Zoom] D230/Lincoln Way District

Benji will be speaking from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Click here to register for this event (this link is updated monthly for the event for that month – so this one for April won’t show that date until 4/1/2021) Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[virtual webinar] Taking Care: Planning for the future of children with special needs – sponsored by Guardian

Brian will be part of a panel presentation 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Click here to register for this event Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[virtual presentation via Zoom] Down in the Southland NFP

Benji will be speaking from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (this presentation is not open to the “public”) Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[virtual presentation via Zoom] New Star Family Support Group

Benji will be speaking from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Click here to register Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[virtual presentation via Zoom] Closer Than Ever – Chromosome 18 Virtual Conference

Benji will be speaking from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (will post the registration link ASAP) Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[virtual presentation via Zoom] Illinois LEND – Family Partnerships Panel

Benji will be participating on a panel from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (this presentation is not open to the “public”) Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[virtual presentation via Zoom] Little City

Brian and Benji will be speaking from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (this presentation is not open to the “public”) Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[virtual presentation via ZOOM] Collaborative Community Housing Initiative (CCHI)

Benji will be presenting remotely via Zoom with Michael C. Walther II (Oak Wealth Advisors LLC) from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (this presentation is not open to the “public”) Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[virtual presentation] DuPage Bar Association Estates and Probate Section – monthly CLE meeting

Benji will be presenting virtually via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Click here to register for this event (only DuPage County Bar Association members can get CLE credit for “attending”) Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[virtual presentation] IICLE 4th Annual Special Needs Institute: What’s New? What’s True?

Brian will be presenting alongside Scott Nixon (Life’s Plan, Inc.) & Hanny Pei-Rodriguez (BMO Harris) on the topic: “Pros & Cons of Using a Professional Trustee” from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Benji will be presenting alongside Timothy Rigby (Hart, …
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[virtual presentation via Zoom] Planning for the Future for Children and Adults

Brian and Benji will be presenting remotely via Zoom with Sherri Schneider of Family Benefit Solutions from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. To “register” please send an email to email@rubinlaw.com & include: • Name • Email address • Date of …
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[virtual presentation via Zoom] Planning for the Future for Children and Adults

Brian and Benji will be presenting remotely via Zoom with Sherri Schneider of Family Benefit Solutions from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. To “register” please send an email to email@rubinlaw.com & include: • Name • Email address • Date of …
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[virtual presentation/webinar] American Bar Association’s RPTE National CLE Conference – “Hot topics in Special Needs Planning”

Benji will be a presenter during a webinar. (this presentation is not open to the “public”) Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[virtual presentation via Zoom] Special Fathers Network Midwest Conference

Brian will be presenting/part of a panel discussion from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Click on this link to register Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[cancelled due to COVID-19, to be rescheduled to 8/2021] NADS 2020 CONFERENCE – “Creating Life Long Learners Conference”

Rubin Law will have an exhibitor table from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Brian will be speaking, exact timing T.B.D.

[virtual presentation via Zoom] Lambs Farm Family Support Group

Brian will be speaking from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (this presentation is not open to the “public”) Click here for PDF of Power Point Slides for this Presentation Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[cancelled due to COVID-19, to be rescheduled] Chicago Bar Association Elder Law & Disability Committee

Benji will be speaking from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (however the seminar runs from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

[virtual presentation] UPS for DownS: Supporting Siblings

Benji will be speaking from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Click here to register for this event Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[cancelled due to COVID-19, to be rescheduled] USG Corporation Disabilities Employees Resource Group (ERG)

Rubin Law will be presenting from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

[cancelled due to COVID-19, to be rescheduled] Ray Graham

Benji will be speaking with Tara Conley from S.I.B.S. on the topic of Guardianship during 2 sessions as follows: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

[virtual presentation via Zoom] The Arc of Illinois 70th Annual Convention (Day 2)

Brian will also be speaking as part of the Keynote “The Hats We Wear” along with Darcy Chamberlin, Nora Fox Handler, Leanne Mull, & Sherri Schneider from 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Rubin Law will be speaking on the topic …
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[virtual presentation via Zoom] The Arc of Illinois 70th Annual Convention (Day 1)

Rubin Law will be speaking on the topic of “Special Needs Legal & Future Planning” from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Click on this link to register Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

D64 All Abilities, D64 Student Services Department

Rubin Law will be speaking from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Giant Steps

Rubin Law will be speaking from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

[virtual presentation via Zoom] District 230 and 210 Transition Facilitators

Rubin Law will be speaking from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. via video conference (Zoom) Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[virtual presentation via Zoom] Barrington District 220

Rubin Law will be presenting remotely via Zoom from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating, please email Chelsea Hedges:  CHedges@barrington220.org Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[cancelled due to COVID-19, to be rescheduled] Valley View School District-STEP

Brian will be speaking with Sherri  Schneider of Family Benefit Solutions, Inc. from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

District 214 & Gerry’s Cafe

Rubin Law will be speaking from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Indian Prairie School District 204, Naperville Community Unit School, District 203 & the Naperville Accessible Community Task Force

Rubin Law will be speaking from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Rubin Law will have a vendor table from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Lockport Township High School

Brian will be speaking from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

[virtual presentation] The Arc Ligas/FSN 8th informational seminar

Rubin Law will be speaking during from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. on the topic of, “”What Families Need to Know as They Plan for the Future””. The seminar runs from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Click here for agenda & registration information Click here for PDF of more information about Rubin Law Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

[virtual presentation via Zoom] D120 Transition Center Parent Night

Rubin Law will be speaking from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. this event is not open to the public Click here for PDF of Rubin Law’s Information Request Form (fillable)

Laremont School Special Needs Resource Fair

Rubin Law will have a vendor table from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

UIC- Division of Specialized Care for Children- Mokena office

Benji will be speaking from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Plainfield School District Next Steps Committee

Brian will be speaking from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

[cancelled due to Corona Virus – to be rescheduled] Enger School

Rubin Law will be speaking from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

[virtual presentation via Zoom] Planning for the Future for Children and Adults (sponsored by The Arc of Illinois)

Brian and Benji will be presenting remotely via Zoom with Sherri Schneider of Family Benefit Solutions from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Click on the link below to register for this event or call (815) 464-1832): https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/planningforthefuture2019-2020/index.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=a2ddbb22-f558-478e-a608-9fc757182503 Click here for full PDF about this presentation Click here for PDF of Power Point Slides for this Presentation Click here for PDF of more information about Rubin Law Click here for PDF of more information about Sherri Schneider (Family Benefit Solutions, Inc.)
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Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of IL Lunchtime Webinar

Benji will be doing a webinar on the topic of Special Needs Trusts from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

An Arc of Illinois Seminar, hosted by AID (Association for Individual Development)

Brian & Benji will be speaking with Sherri Schneider of Family Benefit Solutions from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Please click on the link below to register (or call (815) 464-1832): https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/planningforthefuture2019-2020/index.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=6cf70474-0f47-40ca-af48-e318878b95a7

An Arc of Illinois Seminar, hosted by Glenkirk

Brian & Benji will be speaking with Sherri Schneider of Family Benefit Solutions from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Please click on the link below to register (or call (815) 464-1832): https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/planningforthefuture2019-2020/index.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=6cf70474-0f47-40ca-af48-e318878b95a7

An Arc of Illinois Seminar, hosted by The Arc of the Quad Cities Area

Brian & Benji will be speaking with Sherri Schneider of Family Benefit Solutions from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Please click on the link below to register (or call (815) 464-1832): https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/planningforthefuture2019-2020/index.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=6cf70474-0f47-40ca-af48-e318878b95a7

SEDOL parent support group

Benji will be speaking from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Angel Wings Foundation

Brian will be speaking from 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Illinois LEND – Family Partnerships Panel

Benji will be a member of a panel discussion from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

Brian will be speaking from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

8th Annual Clearbrook Expo

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Exhibit Hall Hours (Rubin Law will have a vendor table) 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – lunch & presentations

Illinois Statewide Transition Conference

Benji will be speaking during 2 sessions as follows: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Guardianshp & the Alternatives 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Special Needs Legal & Future Planning

BP Products North America Inc.

Benji will be speaking for BP employees from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

North Shore Pediatric Therapy

Benji will be speaking, along with Howard Suss, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Arc of Illinois 69th Annual Convention

Brian and/or Benji will be speaking, exact timing T.B.D.

Arc of Illinois 69th Annual Convention

Brian and/or Benji will be speaking, exact timing T.B.D.

Linkages – CJE SeniorLife Program for Older Adults and Their Family Member with Disabilities

Benji will be speaking from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The Lake Forest Library

Brian & Benji will be presenting from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. please follow the link below to the library’s website for further information: https://www.lakeforestlibrary.org/events/estate-planning-children-and-adults-special-needs

AERO Special Education Cooperative

Brian will be speaking from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Parents of Extraordinary Children presentation

Rubin Law will be presenting from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

ABES (Autism, Behavioral & Educational Services, Inc.)

Rubin Law will be presenting from 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

SFN (Special Fathers Network) Conference

Brian will be speaking during the all-day conference that runs from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please contact david@21stCenturyDads.org if you are interested in attending

The Place for Children with Autism

Brian will be speaking from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Emcompass (along with JUF, JCFS, Keshet, Libenu, & Yachad)

Benji will be speaking with Stacey Dembo, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

PIE (Planning Is Essential)

Brian will be speaking from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

NSSEO

Brian & Benji will be speaking from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Arc of Illinois 69th Annual Convention

Brian & Benji will be presenting from 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. on the topic:  “Guardianship and the many Alternatives – No Two Individuals with Special Needs are the Same”

Arc of Illinois 69th Annual Convention

Brian & Benji will be presenting from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on the topic:  “How to Preserve Assets and Not Lose SSI and Medicaid”

IATP’s (Illinois Assistive Technology Program) Statewide Conference & Expo

Brian & Benji will be presenting during 2 sessions as follows: 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.:  Special Needs Future Planning (Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, and related topics) 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.:  Guardianship & the Alternatives

Township High School District 211 Township High School District 214, Barrington 220 School District, & NSSEO Transition Resource Fair

Rubin Law will have a vendor table from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

North DuPage Special Education Cooperative – Parent Connections

Brian will be speaking from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

North Shore Pediatric Therapy

Benji will be presenting with Howard Suss (The Suss Financial Group) from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

7th Annual Arc/Ligas Family Advocate Informational Seminar

Brian will be the keynote speaker, speaking from 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., on the topic:  “Families, Are You Confused with all the Changes Happening in Illinois?”

[WEBINAR] Brain Trauma Awareness Organization

Benji will be doing a webinar from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Illinois State Bar Association (CLE)

Brian & Benji will be participating as presenters during this full day CLE (Continuing Legal Education) course for attorneys.

Encompass (along with JUF, JCFS, Keshet, Libenu, & Yachad) presentation

Benji will be speaking with Stacey Dembo from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Special Needs Parent Group (SNaP’N (sponsored by The Orchard Church))

Benji will be speaking from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

ELSA (Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy) Transition Fair

Benji will have a vendor table from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Indian Prairie Special Needs PTA – Special Needs Resource Fair

Rubin Law will have a vendor table from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Keshet Webinar

Benji will be doing a webinar from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Indian Prairie School District #204 & Naperville CUSD #203 – Service & Support Provider Resource Fair

Rubin Law will have a vendor table from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Angel Wings Foundation

Brian will be speaking from 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Cook Memorial Public Library District

Brian will be speaking from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Illinois State Bar Association

Brian & Benji will be participating as presenters during this full day CLE course for attorneys.  Program Agenda – What Every Estate Planner should know about Special Needs Planning (Live onsite in Chicago office with simultaneous live webcast.)

A.E.R.O. Special Education Cooperative

Brian will be participating on a panel discussion from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

An Arc of Illinois Presentation, “A Day of Benefits and How NOT to Lose Them!”

Brian will be speaking on the topic of “How to Save Assets and Preserve Benefits” from 10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Brian will also have an exhibitor table To register call the Arc of Illinois 815-464-1832 or visit www.thearcofil.org/events

Community High School District 117

Brian will be presenting from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

2019 Annual Transition Conference

Rubin Law will have an exhibitor table from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Brian will be speaking during 2 sessions:  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Blue Bird Day School Presentation

Benji will be presenting from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

McHenry County Bar Association Presentation

Benji will be presenting at 12:00 p.m.

D155 2018 Transition Fair

Rubin Law will have a vendor table from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ray Graham November Speaker Series

Benij will be speaking from approximately 10:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Mount Prospect Library

Brian & Benji will be speaking from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Form 1041 Compliance for Special Needs Trusts – Panel Discussion

Benji will participate as a speaker on a panel discussion:  Form 1041 Compliance for Special Needs Trusts: First-Party vs. Third-Party, Qualified Disability Trusts, at 1:00 p.m. EST

Presentation as part of a dissertation in collaboration with IllinoisSIBS & WisconSibs

Benji will be speaking from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Laremont School Special Needs Resource Fair

Rubin Law will have a vendor table from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Indian Prairie Special Needs (IPSN) PTA

Brian will be speaking at 7:00 p.m.

DayOne PACT – Parent Support Conference

Benji will be speaking from 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. & participating in a panel discussion from 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ISC (Independent Service Coordination) Agencies – Executive Directors quarterly meeting

Benji will be presenting to the Executive Directors of  ISC (Independent Service Coordination) Agencies at their quarterly meeting from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Arc Ligas Class members (“Know Your Options” (KYO))

Brian & Benji will be speaking from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD)

Benji will be speaking  with fellow S.I.B.S. members Katie Arnold & Amy Halm from 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

An Arc of Illinois Seminar, hosted by Elim Christian Services

Brian & Benji will be speaking with Sherri Schneider of Family Benefit Solutions from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Please call (815) 464-1832 to register.

An Arc of Illinois Seminar, hosted by The Arc of Winnebago, Boone & Ogle Counties

Brian & Benji will be speaking with Sherri Schneider of Family Benefit Solutions from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Please call (815) 464-1832 to register.

Illinois LEND – Family Partnerships Panel

Benji will participate on a panel from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. this is a graduate level training program

An Arc of Illinois Seminar, hosted by Community Choices

Brian & Benji will be speaking with Sherri Schneider of Family Benefit Solutions from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Please call (815) 464-1832 to register.

An Arc of Illinois Seminar, hosted by Center for Independent Futures

Brian & Benji will be speaking with Sherri Schneider of Family Benefit Solutions from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Please call (815) 464-1832 to register.

The Arc of Illinois Living With Autism 2018

Brian will have an exhibitor table from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Special Needs Boot Camp – sponsored by IICLE (Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education)

Brian & Benji will be participating as presenters.  Exact timing T.B.D.

IL Statewide Transition Conference

Brian & Benji will have an exhibitor table when not speaking & will be speaking as follows: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. “Special Needs Legal Planning with Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts” 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. “Guardianship and …
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Options Fair 2018

Benji will have a vendor table from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

2018 Clearbrook Expo

Brian will have a vendor table from 8:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

Brian will be presenting from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

NAMI McHenry County

Brian will be speaking from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization (NSSEO)

Brian & Benji will be speaking from 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Disability Resource Fair – hosted by Schaumburg Township Disability Services

Brian will have a vendor table from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

New Horizon Center for the Developmentally Disabled

Benji will be speaking from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Cornerstones Autism Services – 1st Annual Fun Fair for Children with Special Needs

Benji will have a vendor table from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Northern Illinois University: Department of Special and Early Education – Community Learning Series

Benji will be part of a panel discussion & have a table at the Resource Fair portion as well. 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Hall Reception where agencies can have tables 6:00p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion with Question and …
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Chicago Public Schools – Parent Group

Benji will be speaking with Christine Becker (MA., LPC & fellow S.I.B.S. Board Member) from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Developmental Differences Resource Fair (sponsored by Neighborhood Parents Network)

Benji will have an exhibitor table from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

BEST Resource Fair – “Transitions for the Future”

Brian will have a vendor table from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

DSP Shortage: Know Your Options – hosted by The Arc of Illinois, Family Support Network, Ligas Family Advocate Program & IARF

Brian will be presenting from 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. This is a FREE event for families & self-advocates with disabilities, however, registration is required.  Please register by sending an email to Shirley@thearcofil.org or           calling 708-331-7370.

North Shore Autism Speaks Walk – 2018

Benji will have a vendor table starting at 9:00 a.m.

Indian Prairie Special Needs PTA (IPSNPTA)

Brian & Benji will be speaking from 7:30 pm. – 9:00 p.m.

20th Annual Transition Conference

Brian will be presenting as follows: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – ABLE accounts 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Guardianship

Ann Kiley Center

Brian & Benji will be speaking from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Mental Health Fair (hosted by Vernon Township)

Brian will have a vendor table from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Chicago Parent – Special Needs PLAYDATE

Benji will have a vendor table from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Valley View Transition Night

Brian will be speaking with Sherri Schneider of Family Benefit Solutions from 6:50 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. Rubin Law will have a vendor table from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

IICLE (Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education) – 2018 Special Needs Institute

This is a CLE (Continuing Legal Education) for attorneys.  Both Brian & Benji will be speaking & Brian will also serve as a moderator. To register:   www.iicle.com/sni18

ELSA (Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy) Transition Fair

Brian will have an exhibitor table from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Dads of Special Needs Children

Benji will be speaking on ABLE accounts & how ABLE accounts relate to Special Needs Trusts from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

PASEC (Plano Area Special Ed Coop)

Brian will be speaking with Sherri Schneider of Family Benefit Solutions, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Kendall County (PASEC) Community Services Fair

Brian will have a vendor table from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Arc of Illinois Convention (Day 2)

Brian & Benji will be presenting on “Alternatives to Guardianship” from 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.